phrasal verbs 4

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to dust off
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to revive or reuse something neglected or forgotten
Ali decided it was time to dust off the guitar he bought as a teenager and learn to play once and for all.
to take on
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to accept a responsibility or challenge
Mark was eager to prove himself to the higher-ups and quickly agreed to take on the team leader role.
to figure out
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to find a solution to a problem or discover a way to do something
He read the instructions several times but still couldn't figure out how to assemble the bookshelf.
to catch up(on)
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to get up to date or reach the same level as others
After missing a few classes, Lisa needed to catch up on her coursework.
to tell off
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to scold or reprimand someone for their behaviour or actions
We sat in silence as Ms Langford told Rachel off for being 10 minutes late to class.
to cut off
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to block or intercept someone or something's path
My husband cannot walk in a straight line and always cuts me off whenever we walk down the street together.
to tag along (with/behind)
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to go somewhere with a person or group, usually when you have not been invited
I used to always tag along with my older sister and her friends when they went out for the day.
to turn up
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to arrive at a place or event, often unexpectedly or after being missing
Just when we thought he wouldn't make it, he turned up at the party with a surprise gift.
to fill sb. in (on sth.)
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to provide someone with information or details about an event or situation
Could you please fill me in on the details of the project? I've been out of the loop.

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